Mr. Alex Padilla, from the State of California, called the
Senate to order at 11 a.m., the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr.
Padilla led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America.
The Journal
Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Wednesday, September
15)
S. 2093 (Sen. Merkley):
A bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot
box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules
for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the
purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes.
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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by
unanimous consent in Senate.
S.Res. 365 (Sen. Brown):
A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and
achievements of MacNolia Cox.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Wednesday, September
15)
PN396:
Margaret Irene Strickland, of New Mexico, to be
United States District Judge for the District of New
Mexico
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Considered by Senate.
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By unanimous consent agreement, debate 9/20/2021.
Adjournment
Under the authority of the order of today, at 1:54 p.m,
the Presiding Officer (Mr. Hickenlooper in the chair) declared the
Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 10:15 a.m.
tomorrow.
